All three boats saw success, with the First Varsity Eight (1V) placing first, the Second Varsity Eight (2V) finishing third, and the Novice Eight coming in second.
Similar to Quaker Games, Each senior is assigned one person as a target to eliminate, and eliminations occur when a senior shoots their target with a water gun.
Guided by faculty advisors, these projects offer students the opportunity to dive into a subject they are passionate about, giving them a month to create something meaningful.
With the help of teachers, role models and new clubs, the number of girls at Sidwell participating in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities has increased in recent years.
Early in February, a mystery at a North Carolina aquarium took social media by storm and presented many questions to the marine biology world; they had found a potential interbreed between a stingray and a shark.
At Sidwell, many students are interested in pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects beyond the classroom, which is reflected in the student-run clubs and organizations.
This June, the Sidwell Chamber Chorus will attend the International Choral Festival in Tuscany, Italy — a trip that will allow students to delve into Italy’s beauty, culture and, most importantly, music.
